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Streets Skoda in Bristol has shut, resulting in the loss of 18 jobs.

The site, in Albert Road, near St Philip's Causeway, was the only representation for the brand in that area and a spokeswoman for the carmaker said Skoda had been talking to parties interested in taking up the brand there.

"It's obviously a strategic location for Skoda, so we've been in contact with half a dozen interested parties," she said.

Clist and Rattle Skoda of Flax Burton has taken in cars ordered by customers in the meantime, though dealer principal Paul Clist said they would be unable to hand any of the vehicles over until certain legalities have been ironed out.

"We're still not sure who they belong to," he said.

A spokesman from BDO Stoy Hayward, a business services firm, confirmed that while BDO was assisting Streets directors, it had not been appointed as administrator.

"The dealership is going into liquidation, not administration," he said.

Clist emphasised Clist and Rattle had been working hard with Skoda to make sure no customers lost their money and that they were trying to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

DATED: 11.10.08

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